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Doll Dress
Object/Artifact
Small red print on white plain weave cotton. Darted bodice; waistband; 3/4 sleeves with ruff and lace edging, gathered at midpoint; 2 ruffles around skirt. Wide shallow neckline with shallow bertha effect edged with lace. Entirely hand stitched.
G87.170
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1855
printed cotton
dress
doll dress
hand stitched